Naveen Patnaik

With Rs 64.26 Crore Assets, Naveen Patnaik Is Richest Minister In Odisha

India News | ANI | Thursday February 13, 2020

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is the richest among the ministers in the state with assets worth over Rs 64.26 crore, the state government said on its website on Wednesday.

9 Passengers Electrocuted To Death, 22 Injured As Odisha Bus Catches Fire

Cities | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 9, 2020

Nine people were electrocuted to death and 22 were injured when a bus caught fire as it came in contact with a power transmission line in the Golanthara area of Odisha's Ganjam district on Sunday, officials said.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Launches Virtual Police Station

World News | ANI | Wednesday January 29, 2020

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today launched a virtual police station along with two other transformational projects of the Odisha Police with an aim to reduce human interface with government offices.

Bhubaneswar To Host Inaugural Edition Of Khelo India University Games

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday January 6, 2020

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled the logo and jersey of Khelo India University Games in Bhubaneswar on Monday.

Naveen Patnaik Accused Of Saving Culprits In Panchayat Official's Death

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 3, 2020

Opposition BJP on Thursday accused the office of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik of shielding the culprits involved in the death of a woman panchayat official in Jajpur district.

"Do Not Support NRC," Says Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 18, 2019

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said the ruling BJD does not support NRC but backed the amended citizenship law, noting that it applies only to foreigners.

Odisha Boy's Innovative Water Dispenser Wins Appreciation From Vladimir Putin

Education | Edited by Maitree Baral | Wednesday December 11, 2019

A total of 25 Indian students along with 25 Russian students had participated in the project oriented educational program which was hosted by Russia's SIRIUS from November 28 to December 8, said NITI Aayog.

Nitish Kumar, Naveen Patnaik, Ram Vilas Paswan Back Citizenship Bill

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 9, 2019

JDU MP Rajeev Ranjan Singh on Monday said that his party will support the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill and considers it a right decision of giving Indian citizenship to persecuted minorities of Pakistan.

Naveen Patnaik's Party May Support Citizenship Bill As It Heads To Vote

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Monday December 9, 2019

Even as a debate raged on in the parliament, the Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal today indicated that it will support the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill despite other opposition parties dubbing it as discriminatory.

Students Must Be Able To Dream Big, Contribute On Global Scale: Naveen Patnaik

Education | ANI | Sunday December 8, 2019

Stressing that students and teachers are the "soul" of any educational institution, the Chief Minister said that a healthy relationship between the two is "essential" for any academic establishment to scale new heights.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Launches 27 Projects Worth Rs 8,939 Crore

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 30, 2019

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday launched 27 industrial projects, involving a total investment of around Rs 8,939 crore.

Rs 100 Crore For Development Of Utkal University: Odisha Chief Minister

Bhubaneshwar News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 23, 2019

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced Rs 100 crore assistance for the infrastructure development of Utkal University in Bhubaneswar.

Odisha Government Announces Rs 100 Cr For Infrastructure Development Of Utkal University

Education | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 23, 2019

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said: "The state government has sanctioned Rs 100 crore to Utkal University for opening six centres of excellence."

Kamal Haasan Meets Naveen Patnaik, Seeks Advise On Political Future

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday November 18, 2019

Noted actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder-President Kamal Haasan on Monday met Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in Bhubaneswar to seek advice on his political future.

Mahatma Gandhi "Died Due To Accidental Reasons", Says Odisha School Booklet

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 15, 2019

A government booklet describing Mahatma Gandhi's death as an "accident" has triggered a row in Odisha, with political leaders and activists demanding an apology from Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and immediate measures to correct the "blunder".